Bharat Mobility 2025: Hyundai Motor India unveils first working flex-fuel powered Creta prototype On January 20, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) showcased its first working prototype of flex fuel-powered Hyundai Creta with powertrain technology at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The vehicle can operate from E0 to E100 fuel, i.e. 100% gasoline to 100% ethanol.  Hyundai possesses comprehensive propulsion capabilities including ICE, CNG, Flex...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

gets initiative (SBTi). HORSE aims for 60% of global sales to be low-carbon engines by 2030, including next-gen hybrids and hydrogen-fueled power solutions by reducing emissions by 29% per kilometer compared to 2023. The company will increase production of hybrid and flex-fuel powertrains like E85, E100 ethanol, CNG, and LPG engines. The plan targets a 42% reduction in scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions at HORSE plants and downstream networks by 2030...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/11

SAIC-GM-Wuling begins 1 million EVs in China, plans overseas production On August 9, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced that its cumulative EV sales in China have exceeded 1 million units.SGMW has introduced eight EV models in China since 2017, from the earliest Baojun E100 to the best-selling Wuling Hong Guang MINIEV, which has been the new energy vehicle (NEV) sales champion in China for 22 consecutive months since its launch in July 2020.The succ...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/12

f self-reliance in China’s automotive industry chain and supply chain. At the conference, SAIC-GM-Wuling also launched an intelligent mini-sized battery swapping station for NEVs. The swapping station only covers an area equivalent to two parking spots for the “Xiao E” (nickname of the Baojun E100 and E200), able to move flexibly. It also doesn’t require the vehicle to get on a bridge or park precisely. The battery swap robot can conduct ...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/17

GM to fully support SAIC GM Wuling in NEV development and introduce Ultium electric vehicle platform into China On December 14, 2020, General Motors (GM) announced that it would continue to fully support SAIC GM Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd. (SAIC GM Wuling) in terms of technological innovations and product development in the new energy vehicle (NEV) field. SAIC GM Wuling has launched the Baojun E100/E200, New Baojun E300/E300 PLUS and Wuling Hong ...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/16

ntelligent driver assistance system in the Chinese market. Chevrolet sold more than 77,000 units. The brand recently introduced the face-lifted Equinox and a five-seat version of the Blazer SUV. Baojun sold more than 100,000 units. The brand currently has four battery electric models, including the E100, E200, E300 and E300 Plus. Sales of these four battery electric models totaled over 10,000 units in the third quarter. Wuling sold more than 270,...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/15

SsangYong Motor releases its first electric car E100 teaser image On the 20th, Ssangyong Motor's first EV (electric vehicle) showed its first appearance through a teaser image. Ssangyong's first electric vehicle is expected to launch in the first half of next year and to be Korea's first mid-sized SUV EV with space and versatility utilizing biomimetic design such as shark fins and scales (shark riblet) that minimize fluid resistance and increase...

News  Updated at: 2020/07/21

n China during the period from 2016 to 2020. Buick released the battery electric MAV (multi-activity vehicle) Velite 6 in 2019. Chevrolet will launch its first battery electric crossover Menlo soon. Baojun will further expand its electric vehicle portfolio in addition to the battery electric models E100 and E200. Wuling will also introduce battery electric models in 2020. From a GM press release 1/2...

News  Updated at: 2020/01/08

TVS Motor launches India’s first Ethanol based motorcycle On July 12, TVS Motor Company launched India’s first Ethanol based motorcycle – TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi E100. Showcased at Auto Expo 2018, It is equipped with a Twin-Spray-Twin-Port EFI technology. This ensures better drivability, faster throttle response and reduction in emission levels. It delivers better usable power under varied ambient conditions. This motorcycle boasts of an impr...

News  Updated at: 2019/07/15

ch as Elf, Giga, Traga and D-Max. Meanwhile, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) said the company also needed to cooperate with the government in order to make its vehicles compatible with B30. TMMIN also added that besides B30, the company expects the possible use of B100 and ethanol 100 (E100) in the future as well. (From an article of The Jakarta Post on March 25, 2019)...

News  Updated at: 2019/03/26

Indian Government notify about vehicles on clean fuels  On December 20, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways informed it has issued various notifications specifying mass emission standards for Compressed Natural Gas, Biodiesel(B-100), flex-fuel (E 85) or (E100) and ethanol (ED 95), LNG and flex-fuel Methanol M15 or M100, Methanol MD 95 and duel fuel vehicles. The Government has also mandated mass emission standard for BS-VI throughout the count...

News  Updated at: 2018/12/21

Indian Government notifies about vehicles on alternative fuels  On December 13, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways informed that it has taken proactive steps to promote environment friendly vehicles which are innovative, ushering in proactive use of natural resources. The Government has issued various notifications specifying mass emission standards for CNG, biodiesel, flex-fuel (E 85) or (E 100) and ethanol (ED 95), LNG and flex-fuel methan...

News  Updated at: 2018/12/14

t with the government of Zhumadian City, He’nan Province. The partners will enhance the promotion and application of Baojun NEVs in the city and leverage their advantages to form an NEV industrial chain.The local government has started promotion of NEVs. It plans to offer over 800 units of Baojun E100 for citizens to experience (200 units have already been put into use).From a He’nan government press release and major media reports...

News  Updated at: 2018/08/28

EV. Daihatsu shocases new Terios compact SUVand DN Pro Cargo small electric van concept. Honda exhibited all-new Brio Low Cost Green Car and updated HR-V small SUV.Nissan launches all-new Terra 7 seater SUV. Mitsubishi announced e-Evolution Concept. SAIC GM Wuling exhibits the Wuling SUV and Wuling E100 mini EV.GIIAS 2018...

News  Updated at: 2018/08/03

GM to have twenty NEV models in China by 2023 On June 4 GM announced that it will expand its product line and have twenty NEV models by 2023.The automaker announced previously that it will launch ten NEV models in China during the period from 2016 to 2020.It has launched three NEV models in China: the Cadillac CT6 PHV, Buick VELITE 5 extended range HV, and Baojun E100 EV.The Buick VELITE 6 PHV as well as its sibling VELITE 6 EV will be launched s...

News  Updated at: 2018/06/07

ter in 2018 at its Orion Assembly plant in Michigan north of Detroit.Barra noted that in 2017 in the U.S., the Chevrolet Bolt EV, Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, and Cadillac CT6 Plug-in accounted for nearly 25% of industry EV and plug-in sales. In China, GM has introduced the Buick Velite 5, Baojun e100, and CT6 Plug-in.Barra restated the company’s commitment to an all-electric, zero-emissions future, regardless of any modifications to future f...

News  Updated at: 2018/03/09

Government of India updates about hybrid vehicle In a March 14 press release, The Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprise informs that at present, it is not formulating any policy to prepare bio-fuels for hybrid vehicles. There are several notifications issued for mass emission standard for flex-fuel (E85) or (E100) and ethanol (ED95) vehicles, biodiesel and retro-fitment of hybrid electric vehicles. (Based on The Department of Heavy Ind...

News  Updated at: 2017/03/16

ns.The Activ has a seven-inch touchscreen, MyLink with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and OnStar for emergency and diagnostic services and to aid in vehicle recovery in case of theft.The Activ’s flex-fuel 1.4-liter SPE / 4 ECO engine develops 106 hp and 136 Nm of torque when fueled with ethanol (E100), and up to 98 hp and 128 Nm of torque when fueled with gasoline (E22). Six-speed manual gearbox and automatic transmissions are available. (GM p...

News  Updated at: 2016/07/30

ss than gasoline, and is apt to cause degradation and damage to automobile fueling parts. The company has improved the durability of the parts by optimizing the pump structure with liquid simulation technology so that pumps can cope with a high fuel pressure of 25 megapascals and 100% ethanol fuel (E100). (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 29, 2016)...

News  Updated at: 2016/06/29

Ltd. announced that it has started manufacturing the Livina hatchback model at the Renault-Nissan alliance plant in Sao Jose dos Pinhais, Brazil, which has focused on producing commercial vehicles. The Livina hatchback will be Nissan's first passenger vehicle to be produced in Brazil and its first E100 flex-fuel vehicle capable of running on both petrol and ethanol. The Livina to be launched in the local market in March 2009 will be powered by e...

News  Updated at: 2009/01/17